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A French carved white marble bust of Corneille van Cleve after Jean-Jacques Caffieri, 19th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 73cm. high; 2ft. 4¾in.
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is very good. There is some minor wear consistent with age and dirt throughout. The face was possibly slightly cleaned. There are a few minor chips to the edges of the drapery.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
E. Feinblatt, 'Further observations on Caffieri's bust of Van Cleve', Bulletin of the Art Division of the Los Angeles Museum of Art, XIII, no. 3, 1961, pp. 2-9
E. Feinblatt, 'Further observations on Caffieri's bust of Van Cleve', Bulletin of the Art Division of the Los Angeles Museum of Art, XIII, no. 3, 1961, pp. 2-9